Dubrovnik, Croatia, is often described as the jewel of the Adriatic. In 1971 my wife and I spent our honeymoon there. It is a magical place with narrow streets full of cafes, restaurants and shops, not to mention its civic buildings and ornate historic churches. From the walls one can gain an amazing aerial view of the old city and witness the wonderful restoration work carried out following the near destruction in 1991. For seven months the Serbian and Macedonian armies laid siege to the city but the fortitude of the people, plus the unending supply of water from a well/fountain within the city walls ensured its survival.